“In keeping with the “America First” theme of Trump’s inauguration, the administration will highlight U.S. manufacturing in the coming week, the latest of its theme weeks orchestrated by aides to bring discipline to the White House and focus Trump’s schedule and message on a set of policies.

The week will begin Monday with a “Made in America product showcase” featuring crafts and other items created in each of the 50 states…”

However, while the intent may be purely political and all optics done with good intention, it made the White House look like a low budget county fair.

Made in America trucks (and boat and a forklift) on the South Lawn. The president will be touring them later. pic.twitter.com/BfzvjGuSCo

And don’t forget inside the White House as well! Guns and fried chicken!!

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And while it’s fantastic that these items are all made in the United States giving Americans jobs, this is purely an optics move by Trump and it also makes it seem like he’s favoring certain companies over others. It also looks like he’s giving certain companies free advertising.

There was no reason to do this. This is just like when he climbed in that truck: